This is a team (mostly) that was together last year, while a few other teams who look like losses on paper (Houston/Atlanta) will take time to play well together (There's even a chance we beat a team like Brooklyn like that, so I've hedged my bets with another loss somewhere - as in I think we may even beat the Lakers). A little too optimistic? GOOD - I'm tired of all of this tanking talk!

*Although, that being said, if we start 4-19 again this season, I'm all for trading away assets, and giving the time to the young players.

If 11-9 is going to happen, then I think the Rap absolutely need to take those first 3 games in a row. Although not likely, I still think that's possible since Boston is at home and Milwaukee has 10 new players and a new coach. It's just that those back-to-backs so quickly are a potential killer. This team really, really needs to build some momentum early if they want to prevent distractions from trade rumours, I would guess. If they lose to Atlanta and Milwaukee, a 2-8 start is likely. I suspect the reporters would become negative nancies very quickly.

hopefully we use our draft pick this year, let's
not miss out this years Rodney hood

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If they go 8 and 12 in there first 20 I would be extremely happ about there prospects of making the playoffs considering Raptors always pick it up in January. Even some of the worst raptor teams have played well in jan